What is considered morbidly obese for a woman?

For a patient to be considered clinically severe, or morbidly obese, he or she must have a body mass index or BMI of 35–39.9 with one or more severe health conditions or a BMI of 40 or greater.

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What Body Mass Index (BMI)?

BMI is a number calculated from a person's weight and height. BMI provides a reliable indicator of body fat for most people and is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems. Your BMI will place you in one of the following categories:

Normal Weight (BMI 18.5 to 24.9)

Overweight (BMI 25 to 29.9)

Obese (Class I) (BMI 30 to 34.9)

Obese (Class II) (BMI 35 to 39.9 )

Morbidly Obese (Class III) (BMI 40 or more)

Calculate your BMI right now.

The Obesity Epidemic

If you are obese, know you're not alone. This epidemic affects millions of Americans. In fact:

More than 65% of adults are overweight or obese

34% of Americans are considered obese

5% of Americans are considered morbidly obese

325,000 obesity-related deaths occur annually

Total medical cost for obesity in 2003 was $75 billion

Obesity Affects our Children

32% of children are overweight

Children with one obese parent have a 40% chance of obesity

Children with two obese parents have a 70% chance of obesity

You Can Overcome Obesity

Between 80% and 90% of patients experience sustained weight loss with surgical therapy. On average, bariatric surgery patients lose more than 50% of their excess body weight. In contrast, non-surgical therapy only helps patients shed about 5% of their excess body weight. Don't fight this battle alone; let the Center for Weight Management at Northside Hospital help you or a loved one fight back against this epidemic.

Morbid Obesity

What is Morbid Obesity?

Morbid obesity is a severe and dangerous level of obesity that significantly and negatively impacts health and shortens the lifespan. For a patient to be considered clinically severe, or morbidly obese, he or she must have a body mass index or BMI of 35–39.9 with one or more severe health conditions or a BMI of 40 or greater.

Why is Morbid Obesity More Serious Than Obesity?

Many of the same conditions that result from obesity are also found in people who are morbidly obese. But in someone who is considered morbidly obese, these same conditions are a much more serious risk to health and quality of life in general. Some of the most common diseases include:

Diabetes

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Gallbladder disease

Heart disease

High blood pressure

High cholesterol

Osteoarthritis

Sleep apnea and respiratory problems

Some cancers (endometrial, breast and colon)

Stroke

Causes of Morbid Obesity

Morbid obesity is caused by the interaction of many factors, but there are three main areas of concern:

Our family lineage

Studies have demonstrated that genetics plays a large role in whether or not a person becomes obese. And while not all individuals who have obesity in their family will become obese, their genes can predispose them to conditions that result in obesity.

Our habits and behaviors

Behaviors commonly linked to obesity include but are not limited to unhealthy diets, eating past the point of fullness and lack of physical activity. Americans are eating far more calories than we need, and are doing less physical labor and fewer activities.

The world we live in

Our environment also has a lot to do with excess body weight. Restaurants serve much larger portions than in the past. Advertising entices us to purchase large amounts of high-calorie foods. And a fast-paced culture fosters both an increase in stress and insufficient rest—factors that contribute greatly to weight gain.

Being Morbidly Obese is Deadly

Left untreated, morbid obesity in younger and middle-aged men and women can significantly increase the risk of premature death. Morbidly obese people are more than twice as likely to die prematurely. And teens who are morbidly obese are estimated to live between 8 and 13 years less than their peers.

The Good News

Morbidly obese patients gain the most from bariatric surgery. These are patients who have tried many other weight loss methods but have not succeeded in bringing and/or maintaining their weight within safe limits.

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